21 oceanfront

3.6/5.0
8 reviews

2100 W Oceanfront Frnt

Newport Beach, CA

673-2100

Category: Bar, Californian, CooktoOrder

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Recent Reviews for 21 oceanfront
June 21, 2008
H B.
California
39 reviews , 3 photos
Great wine selection, live music reminscent of the 1940's. I had an enjoyable time here. Oysters were appetizing, bread kept on coming, and the fliet was cooked to perfection. Service could have been better. Our server forgot a few things. I recommend 21 Oceanfront to out of towners or as a one time dine.
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July 20, 2006
Anonymous
56944 reviews
Good food....but way to overpriced...and sorry to say....a to stuffy atmosphere to me. For a oceanside restaurant, they could down down the snootyness a bit. Food was good....but again....not worth it for the over the top prices
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September 4, 2004
Michael G.
Walnut Creek , California
214 reviews
Although the food here was good, the location is nice, and the service was fine, overall it did not seem worth it to us. Some problems we experienced were likely one time things (like 3 wines I selected from their extensive wine lists were not actually available). The crème brulee was inferior. The steak Dianne was acceptable but had too much mustard and lacked any nuances. I ordered the swordfish and made it completely clear I only like it if it is not overcooked. The waiter clearly understood, yet what I received was completely overdone. They did replace it (but by the time I got it my wife was done). Again it was good, but nothing like the costs would indicate. I also did not appreciate the live piano. There are a lot of fun and tasty places in Newport Beach without the exorbitant prices.
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July 16, 2001
Steve D.
Texas
139 reviews
21 Oceanfront is (by far) the best restaurant I have ever been to. The service is great & they're so cool! It attracts a really nice crowd with it's delicious seafood & 2 bars. I really enjoyed the seared Ahi steak. The food is unbelieveable! This is the best kept secret in Newport Beach. It's so nice in there.
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August 30, 2000
Bill K.
55 reviews
If you have won the lottery, eat here a lot. The food is good, but be prepared to shell out big money. Dress up, act snotty, and make believe you live in Newport Beach.
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May 31, 2000
Ryan D.
Laguna Niguel , California
15 reviews
A little pricey and prepare to dress nice. The food is great though. Also, late night by the piano is nice.
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October 16, 1999
Anonymous
56944 reviews
Pricey but very good. The waiters are a little stuffy but I can put up with that for good food. Over the top of it is a wonderful little B&B called Doryman's Inn; pricey but very well appointed. They even have a rooftop patio with a lovely view of the beach; My only question is why do you have only one restaurant listed in Newport Beach? Oops?!
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October 9, 1999
Anonymous
56944 reviews
The atmosphere and staff generate such a delicious dining experience, I could mange the entrails of a braised equine. The seared possum rivals the finest French roloquette de lupine, and the minced aberjoinois de chat is the cats meow! I would recommend this eatery over the finest cajun bistros in all of Bozeman. God save the Queen!
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